Kitchen Hood Cleaning Technician

As a Kitchen Hood Cleaning Technician at Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Company, you will perform essential tasks including inspecting and cleaning kitchen and exhaust systems within commercial businesses and food trucks. Using a variety of tools and cleaning supplies, you’ll remove grease from hood systems, fans, and ducts, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently. You will also drive to job sites, maintain a clean work environment, and communicate professionally with customers.

To apply for the Kitchen Hood Cleaning Technician position at Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Company, you need a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check. While prior experience is not necessary, a mechanical aptitude and familiarity with basic hand tools could be beneficial. Moreover, you should be physically capable of performing duties that require lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces.

Absolutely! Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Company offers comprehensive on-the-job training for new Kitchen Hood Cleaning Technicians. You will receive instruction and hands-on experience from our experienced team, along with all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment to ensure your safety as you learn the ins and outs of this essential role.

The Kitchen Hood Cleaning Technician role at Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Company is a full-time, non-exempt position primarily covering night shifts from Monday to Friday. Typical working hours will vary but generally take place between 9 PM and 6 AM, allowing you to have your days free for personal time or other commitments.

Kitchen Hood Cleaning Technicians at Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Company enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays. Additionally, you may benefit from flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.

In interviews, be prepared to share examples where you've successfully managed stress or tight schedules. Highlight how you maintain quality work despite time constraints, using specifics about the techniques or tools you used to meet deadlines without compromising safety.

When answering this question, emphasize the importance of adhering to safety protocols and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Mention specific safety measures you understand, such as communicating with your team, performing risk assessments, and employing proper techniques for operating equipment safely.

Discuss your familiarity with pressure washers, cleaning agents, and hand tools used for scraping and polishing. If applicable, touch on any training or experience you may have with equipment that enhances efficiency and efficacy in the cleaning process.

Focus on your communication skills, emphasizing the importance of professionalism and empathy. Share a specific strategy for addressing customer concerns calmly and effectively, while also assuring them of your commitment to resolving any issues promptly.

Highlight a specific instance where teamwork benefitted a difficult situation. Discuss your communication style, how you support your teammates, and the level of adaptability you demonstrate when working in various conditions in the field.

Identify key qualities like attention to detail, work ethic, and the ability to work safely under pressure. Provide examples of how these attributes lead to success in ensuring the integrity of kitchen exhaust systems and overall customer satisfaction.

Detail the step-by-step processes you’d follow for thorough cleaning, including inspection, removal of filters, pressure washing, and reassembly. Show your understanding of different cleaning agents suitable for various surfaces and your approach to ensuring thorough sanitation.

Share strategies such as creating checklists, using scheduling tools, or communication with your supervisor and team members. Explain how prioritizing effectively can lead to maintaining high service quality and meeting customer expectations.

Discuss your passion for delivering quality service and the satisfaction of meeting challenges head-on. You might reference the pleasant physical activity or the knowledge that you’re contributing to safety in the restaurant industry.

Share techniques such as setting personal benchmarks, alternating tasks, or incorporating breaks. Mention that you understand how attention to every detail is crucial in maintaining safety standards and performing high-quality work throughout the shift.